Bulgaria | Officially: the country will switch to the euro from January 1, 2026
🇧🇬 BULGARIA IS UPDATED — THE EURO IS ON THE WAY!
We make sure that our tourists always have the latest and most useful information.
So we have important news: from January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will switch to the euro.
From now on, the main official currency of the country will be the euro 💶, and the Bulgarian lev will gradually become history.
🧳 What does this mean for tourists?
The switch to the common European currency will make your vacation in Bulgaria even easier:
no confusion with exchange rates, double exchanges or searching for a “profitable” exchanger.
✔️ Benefits that every traveler will experience
1. A single currency for the entire trip
It will be convenient to use the euro everywhere — at the seaside, in Sofia or in the Carpathian Mountains of Bulgaria.
Planning your expenses will become even easier.
2. Clear and transparent prices
Hotels, restaurants, shops and excursions - all in euros.
No math exercises during your vacation.
3. No hidden losses
Since the lev disappears from circulation, you get rid of unnecessary conversion costs.
Your budget will no longer be "melted" in exchangers.
4. Cards will work even better
Ukrainian cards are accepted well even now, and with the transition to the euro, payments will become faster and more predictable.
❓ Frequently asked questions
💬 Will levs be accepted after January 1, 2026?
Yes, they will still be in use during the transition period. But change will most likely be given in euros — so it is better to have euro cash right away.
💬 What currency to take in the summer of 2026?
The most convenient — euros and bank cards.
Dollars and hryvnias are practically not accepted and are exchanged at an unfavorable rate.
💬 Will prices increase?
A slight adjustment is possible, as in all countries after the transition, but Bulgaria will still remain one of the most budget-friendly destinations in the EU.
💬 What is better — card or cash?
Combination:
– euro cash — small purchases, markets, transport, tips
– card — hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, excursions
🌊 Bulgaria in 2026: even more comfortable, even more convenient
With the transition to the euro, your trip will become truly carefree:
no exchangers, no surprises with the exchange rate — only the sea, clean beaches, mountains and favorite resorts.
☀️ Are you planning a summer vacation?
Our managers are already working on updated offers for the 2026 season.
We will help you choose the perfect option so that your acquaintance with “Bulgaria in euros” was as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Don't put off your dream, Bulgaria is waiting for you!
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